Do you have young children preparing for back-to-school ? Are you looking for a craft activity to do with them ? Discover a craft and DIY activity: make a wooden Geoboard at home!
But what is a Geoboard?
Are you a fan of positive education and Montessori -type concepts?
You will love it 
the Geoboard!
The Geoboard is a fun tool that allows children to discover the world of geometry in space . In this way, children can acquire complex concepts in a fun way. The Geoboard allows them to develop their cognitive functions and the manipulation of objects in space.
With a Geoboard you will help your children understand many concepts related to geometry in space :
- make flat shapes
- translation concepts
- of rotation
- reflection on similarities
- coordination
- addition
- right angles
- pattern repetition
- classification
- scaling
- position
- surface and perimeter
But a Geoboard goes much further than that! It's not just about geometry and abstract concepts. A wooden Geoboard is about developing your taste for discovery and your taste for manipulating objects.
Getting Started Making a DIY Geoboard
You will need a little bit of material to make your Geoboard with your children:
- 1 wooden board
- 1 wood drill
- 1 wood drill bit
- Some wooden sticks
- Rubber bands
With Aire we took advantage of a little time during the summer to make a wooden Geoboard in our workshop . Find our tutorial video . It's the easiest way to see the entire manufacturing process . Don't worry if you have little material at home! You don't need to sand the wood with an electric sander for example. We started with a piece of wood that was in a very bad condition. But for your part, you can use a piece of better quality wood. Just avoid splinters for the children.
Want to try an online Geoboard?
If you are interested in the Geoboard but want to familiarize yourself with the concept first, we have a solution for you.
Check out this site: https://apps.mathlearningcenter.org/geoboard/
This is a small online application, it is easy to use and it will allow you to try out the functions of the Géoboard .
However, we must warn you that it won't be the same for your children. The whole point of a Geoboard lies in handling it and playing with physical elements.
Share a moment with your children
Making a Geoboard with your children is a fun and friendly experience . It's a great way to create memories with them . And on top of that, creating a toy with your child will make this toy absolutely unique in their eyes . It's an object of great sentimental value that they will keep by their side for a long time. So take the time to do this workshop with your child and build your most beautiful memories together.
We are here for you
If you have any questions about how to make a wooden Geoboard , the tools, or the concepts behind this wooden toy for children, please do not hesitate to contact us . We will be happy to support you in carrying out this workshop. If you would like to create a workshop in a classroom with several children, we can also support you in this process. Making a Geoboard is really very simple. Believe us, you have to get started.
And at worst, a hole next to it... That will give it its charm
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